Microchip Technology ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO Product Overview

The ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO is an extension board introduced by Microchip Technology, designed to offer a versatile development experience for users working with the SAMHA1 series of ARM Cortex-M0+ based microcontrollers. This Xplained Pro evaluation kit is an ideal platform for early prototyping and testing of various applications, ranging from general-purpose embedded systems to more specific use-cases like Internet of Things (IoT) devices, sensor hubs, and low-power hardware solutions.

The board features the ATSAMHA1E16A microcontroller which boasts a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0+ processor, offering a perfect balance between performance and power efficiency. With 16KB of RAM and 256KB of flash memory, developers have ample space for code and data storage, facilitating complex and memory-intensive applications.

Key Features:

• ARM Cortex-M0+ processor running at up to 48MHz
• 256KB of in-system self-programmable flash
• 16KB of SRAM and 4KB of EEPROM
• Full-speed USB Device and embedded Host
• Support for external debugger through the embedded debugger (EDBG)
• Auto-ID for board identification in the Atmel Studio
• One reset button and one user button
• Three extension headers for easy access to the I/Os
• Power options include USB or external sources

In addition to its robust hardware features, the ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO board comes equipped with an embedded debugger (EDBG), which eliminates the need for external tools and facilitates a seamless debugging and programming experience. The EDBG also supports a virtual COM port that can be used for device programming and traditional debug port interfaces.

Developers can take advantage of the Atmel Studio Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for streamlined development, which provides a comprehensive ecosystem when combined with the Xplained Pro kit. The board is also compatible with various extension boards from Microchip, which can be connected through the three extension headers, allowing for a modular and scalable approach to system design.

The ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO is an excellent choice for developers looking to explore the capabilities of the SAMHA1 series MCUs, with its rich set of peripherals and interfaces, extensive support, and the ability to scale designs from prototype to production.